Malware in ts-node-utils
The npm package ts-node-utils was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-mjvg-2r5j-mg76 was published on 2026-07-03.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with ts-node-utils installed or executed
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- ts-node-utilsnpm package
The npm package ts-node-utils was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Security Advisory, any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate remediation requires rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. While the package should be removed, there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the compromise.\n\nThe advisory was published on 2026-07-03 with a critical severity rating.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- ts-node-utils
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the ts-node-utils package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit of any system that had ts-node-utils installed
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Review system logs for any suspicious activity during the period the package was installed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-mjvg-2r5j-mg76 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in ts-node-utils." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 3, 2026; last updated July 3, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-ts-node-utils-1n1979
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